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Becoming More Deeply Committed to My Commitments - zen habits zen habits

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How often have you half-assedly committed to something, but didn’t really put your entire being into following through on that commitment? How often have you said you were going to do something, and then just dropped it because you were too busy or didn’t have the energy? How often have you said you were going to change your habits … and then didn’t stick to it? How many times have you said you were going to take a course, read a book, take on a challenge, start a new hobby, write a book, start a business … and then you barely even start on it (if you start at all)? For myself, this all happens at an alarming rate. My commitments are often not even half commitments, they’re like quarter commitments. And interestingly, I’d say I’m better at it than most people! Maybe not the best in the world, but better at sticking to my commitments than 75% of the world. And I suck at it, in many ways. I start a diet and barely last a couple days on it. I pick an exercise program and last 3 weeks. I b

Becoming More Deeply Committed to My Commitments By Leo Babauta How often have you half-assedly committed to something, but didn't really put your entire being into following through on that commitment? How often have you said you were going to do something, and then just dropped it because you were too busy or didn't have the energy? How often have you said you were going to change your habits … and then didn't stick to it? How many times have you said you were going to take a course, read a book, take on a challenge, start a new hobby, write a book, start a business … and then

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